Argentina overtake Scotland & France in world rugby rankings

By The Newsroom

Published 29th Aug 2016, 16:59 BST

Updated 29th Aug 2016, 18:04 BST

Argentina have leapfrogged Scotland and France in the world rugby rankings following their recent win over South Africa.

Los Pumas defeated the Springboks 26-24, securing their first home win over South Africa since their first meeting in South America 23 years ago.

Argentina players celebrate victory over South Africa at the Padre Ernesto Martearena stadium in Salta. PicturE: AFP/Getty Images

placeholder image — Argentina players celebrate victory over South Africa at the Padre Ernesto Martearena stadium in Salta. PicturE: AFP/Getty Images

The previous 11 results had seen one draw and ten losses for Argentina.

South Africa remain in third despite the defeat, behind New Zealand in first and England in second.

Duncan Taylor and Stuart Hogg in action for Scotland against France at Murrayfield in the 2016 Six Nations international. Picture: Ian Rutherford

placeholder image — Duncan Taylor and Stuart Hogg in action for Scotland against France at Murrayfield in the 2016 Six Nations international. Picture: Ian Rutherford

Australia, Wales and Ireland are in fourth, fifth and sixth while Los Pumas are now in seventh place ahead of France in eighth and Scotland in ninth.

Fiji remain in tenth place, just under five points adrift of Scotland.

The Scottish Rugby Union recently announced that Glasgow Warriors head coach Gregor Townsend will succeed Vern Cotter as the national team coach in June 2017.

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